Vaniteux primed to bounce back after wind op

West Country: Andrew King

Vaniteux (5.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Has had a wind operation since his last run and looks handicapped to bounce back to winning ways.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 2.10 Flying Tiger, 3.30 Native River, 4.10 Unioniste, 4.50 Melrose Boy.

Lambourn: James Burn

Santini (2.50 Cheltenham, nap)

Promising sort who may not appreciate a slog, but his class might just help him get away with it.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 1.30 Apple's Shakira, 2.10 Jenkins, 3.30 Might Bite, 4.50 Diese Des Bieffes, 5.30 Theinval.
Fakenham 2.40 Enjoy Responsibility, 4.35 Minella On Line
Lingfield 1.40 Rivellino, 2.20 Yabass, 3.00 Snowy Winter.

North: Colin Russell

Definitly Red(3.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Has been aimed at this race all season and boosted his chance with a fine course win last time. Goes well on heavy ground and expected to make a bold bid to give the north its first Gold Cup in 25 years.

Others to follow
Cheltenham 4.10 Young Hurricane, 5.30 Forest Bihan.
Fakenham 3.55 Smart Talk, 4.35 Bordeaux Bill.
Lingfield 1.40 Bungee Jump, 2.20 Dalileo.
Musselburgh 11.30 Nendrum, 12.05 Bedrock, 12.40 Middlebrow, 1.10 Nefyn Bay, 1.50 Arthurs Secret, 2.30 Attention Please, 3.10 Sporting Press.
Wolverhampton 5.45 Etaad, 6.15 Shanghai Elastic, 6.45 Fintry Flyer, 7.15 Jessie Allan, 7.45 Rastacap, 8.15 Semana Santa, 8.45 Champagne Pink.

Newmarket: David Milnes

Ifwecan (1.40 Lingfield, nap)

Didn’t run a bad race when sixth in a claimer at Deauville last time and appears to have been found the perfect opportunity to get his head back in front. Martin Smith’s gelding has since moved well on Warren Hill.

Others to follow
Lingfield 1.00 Sonnet Rose, 2.20 Night Story, 3.00 Amazing Red, 3.40 Playful Spirit, 4.20 Sweet Symphony, 5.00 Freebe Rocks,
Wolverhampton 5.45 Cat Royale, 6.15 Dream For Life, 7.45 Rock On Baileys.

Topspeed: Dave Edwards

Native River (3.30 Cheltenham)

Third 12 months ago. Made a very pleasing return at Newbury recently and looks sure to be in the mix again.

Longshot: Ed Quigley

Anibale Fly (3.30 Cheltenham)

Will relish underfoot conditions and has stamina in abundance. The chosen mount of Barry Geraghty.

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